2014-2015ANNUAL REPORT

2020 TRUST

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OUR ViSiON: New Zealanders fully participating in our digital world.

Our five strategic goals:

1. Affordable access to the

digital society

To ensure every New Zealander has

the opportunity to use digital devices

and services to learn, communicate,

innovate and enhance wealth.

2. Digital skills for all

To ensure every New Zealander has

basic digital skills to use the computer,

the internet and mobile devices.

Access and skills are both essential for

participation.

3. Digital Inclusion

To ensure that every citizen is able to

participate in New Zealand’s digital

society, and that no-one is left behind

– requiring a focus on disadvantaged

groups.

4. Personal attitudes to

digital competence

To see New Zealanders transact online

and engage safely in online networks

including the ability to support

themselves and each other.

5. Active application of

digital competence

To increase the level of citizen

participation in economic, government,

social and cultural activities by creating

and publishing as much digital

information as they consume.

OUR MiSSiON: To provide leadership and work with communities to deliver programmes that contribute to New Zealanders’ digital literacy, skills and inclusion.

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2014-15 OVERViEw

LIBRARY

ICDL Certificate A

1,760 families graduated from Computers in Homes from 378 schools across 19 regions

274 registered to complete iCDL, with 1,003 certificate tests completed

4,486 Stepping UP digital modules completed across 31 training sites

7 new digital stories from schools archived on Living Heritage

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2015 marked the 15th anniversary of

Computers in Homes, which has

changed the lives of more than 15,000

families by connecting them to the

internet and giving them the skills and

confidence to use technology and better

support their children’s education. The

programme enjoys widespread support

from schools, whanau, and community

and political leaders, and everyone who

attends a graduation is moved by the

experience of seeing families take a

crucial first step towards digital literacy.

We continue to increase our emphasis

on the Auckland region, which is home

to more than 30% of disconnected

families with school-aged children. In

the year, the number of graduates in

Auckland was 191, and in 2015-16 we

plan to increase this to 300 to respond

to the demand for the programme,

particularly in South and West Auckland.

Computers in Homes received

government funding for one year,

pending a review of the programme. The

review, which was completed in June

2015, found that the rationale for

intervention in digital exclusion is

strong,the basic design of the core

programme is valid and addresses the

CHAiR’S REPORT

main barriers to digital inclusion, and

that Computers in Homes represents

value for money. The review made

suggestions for improvements in

programme design and delivery, which

we are implementing. We appreciate

that future government investment

decisions need to be considered within

the wider economic context and

prioritised across portfolios. We await

government decisions on future funding

of Computers in Homes.

Since 2000, when the programme

started, technology has seen tectonic

shifts, and we continue to adjust the

programme to respond to these. During

the year, we completed a successful trial

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of the use of laptops for graduating

families; they have proved very popular

because of the greater flexibility within

the home, and we are evaluating the

longer term impact on reliability and

support costs. We also completed a

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) pilot for

children at schools that have introduced

a BYOD policy. This enables families to

select a laptop or tablet device and use

it for learning while paying off the cost

on a weekly basis; during the coming

year we will complete the evaluation of

the pilot.

In the aftermath of the Christchurch

earthquake, we equipped DORA (Digital

On-Road Access) as a mobile digital

learning facility to enable delivery of our

programmes in areas without facilities.

During the year we moved DORA to the

West Coast to deliver our programmes

over a wider geographic area. Our ICDL

programme provides learners with an

internationally recognised certificate

which is benchmarked to NCEA Level 2.

The focus of the programme is on

jobseekers, and we will support 7,500

people over the three years to achieve

this level of digital competence. After a

successful pilot in Christchurch prison,

Corrections Department is considering

implementing the ICDL programme on a

national basis; offenders that leave our

prisons will have a valuable skill to assist

in their re-entry into the job market.

During the year, we took the significant

step to appoint an Executive Director.

Since 2002, we have operated an

organisation based on contracted staff;

while this provided the flexibility to

respond to fluctuations in funding, it

placed a significant management burden

on Trustees, and created blurred

accountabilities between governance and

management. With the strengthening of

the Board in the last two years, this was

the right time to make the change, and

I am delighted that we managed to

recruit Vanisa Dhiru to take up the position

from February 2015. I am confident

that she will provide excellent leadership

to our team and our programmes.

I want to thank all our staff, contractors,

partners and others involved in our

programmes to improve digital literacy.

We need to eliminate digital exclusion in

New Zealand, which can be done by

organisations and people working

together for a common goal. I look to

the future with confidence.

Laurence Millar,Chair

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15 yEARS15,140 fAMiLiESgRADUATEDfROM COMPUTERS iN HOMES

Computers in Homes provides training, technical support, refurbished computers and home internet to students’ families in low-decile schools.

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1,760 families received 20 hours of free training, a computer and subsidised internet during 2014-15

96 schools and community training centres (CTCs) provided training facilities for families in their areas during 2014-15

families from 378 schools and kura participated during 2014-15

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Stepping UP is a free, community-based computer and internet training programme. The 2 hour classes (called digital steps) focus on practical ways in which digital tools can be used by people to enhance their lives.

4,486 digital steps were completed around the country during 2014-15

1,315 individuals participated in Stepping UP during 2014-15

25 libraries deliver Stepping UP digital step classes

6 other sites also delivering Stepping UP digital step classes

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iCDL is an internationally recognised benchmark for digital skills in the workplace. This certificate programme is offered in an advanced online learning environment that includes training, diagnostic and certificate testing. Our current focus is to support 1,500 job seekers gain an iCDL certificate by february 2016.

1,003 iCDL certificate tests completed

30 iCDL accredited test centres

274 new candidates completing an iCDL certificate during 2014-15

1,210 iCDL diagnostic tests completed

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Our Digital Technologies in New Zealand Schools 2014 Report is the 13th edition of the previously named ‘iCT in Schools Survey’.

Thanks to several partners, this year

our survey was open to all schools to

participate during June 2014. The

report covers ICT planning, digital

devices (access and use), use of

technologies in learning, Te Reo Maori

resources, impact of digital

technologies, teacher professional

development, equipment stocktake,

network infrastructure, and community

engagement.

69 schools participated in the 2014

Digital Technologies in NZ Schools

surveys.

73% of schools had an iCT Strategic Plan for the development and use of digital technologies by school staff and to support student learning.

56% of principals reported that more than half of all students had access to a personal digital device for learning.

94% of schools reported that students are using online learning resources and/or online learning games.

Only 3% of schools reported that every student in their school has internet access at home.

Download the full report:

http://2020.org.nz/resources/2020-digital-technologies-in-schools/

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Living Heritage is an online bilingual initiative that enables New Zealand and Pacific island schools, to develop and publish an online resource, based on a taonga or heritage treasure in their community.

A place online where schools and

young people can present their own

web pages about their local

community and taonga. The website

encourages school students to use

digital technologies for learning. Living

Heritage sites are locked when

completed and preserved for ever by

the National Library as part of New

Zealand’s digital heritage archive.

Two new sites, which received funding

support from Wellington City Council,

are the first to focus on World War One

Memorials in their local communities

under the WW100 theme “Their Names

Shall Live”.

A TOTAL Of 139LiViNg HERiTAgESTORiES ONLiNEAND CONTRibUTEDby STUDENTSOVER 15 yEARS

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7 Living Heritage stories published by schools and young people during 2014-15

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Community wireless and School hubsOperating in two regions - Kairanga

Forest and Umawera

Some hard-to-reach rural communities

have been waiting many years to obtain

access to affordable broadband internet

services. Our low cost fixed wireless

technology solution back haul provided

over fibre connections at nearby schools.

DORA, the mobile classroomDigital learning on the road

In April 2015, DORA was re-deployed

from Christchurch to the West Coast of

the South Island with the objective of

determining the demand for a similar

mobile classroom on the Coast. We

want a generic business plan that

could be shared with local authorities

to consider as their library buses come

up for replacement.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Equity PilotAffordable payment options for

145 families

In April 2014, we offered a BYOD

Equity pilot scheme to selected

Computers in Homes partner schools.

Seven schools accepted the offer.

During the year, 145 families procured

a digital device for their children,

paying the device off over a 12-24

month period at between $7 and $10

per week, depending on the value of

the device.

Internet@Home43 families supported at Te Kura

During the year Te Kura (The

Correspondence School) sought our

assistance in providing internet

connections for their students requiring

to study online. A special product

called Internet@Home was developed

and 6 hours of training offered to

participating families.

Transpower Refurbished ComputersEquipment for 7 digital

learning hubs

Transpower has a unique approach to

redeploying their old computers.

All are sent to Remarkit for

refurbishment or recycling with a

percentage tagged for Computers in

Homes use. Donations were used to

set up new digital learning hubs at the

Oncore Youth Centre in Tauranga,

Te Whānau O Hokonui Marae in Gore,

Kapiti Skills Centre, Hikurangi Takiwa

Trust Ruatorea, Māori Wardens

Katikati, Heartlands Opotiki and

Manukura School in Palmerston

North.

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A net deficit for the year, of just over

$16,000, follows four consecutive years

of surpluses and is a reflection of the

decision made by the Trustees to invest

in strategic assets for the future growth

and development of the organisation.

This included the development of the

website, a full year’s cost of relocating

to larger office space, and the

appointment of an Executive Director.

Therefore Office Rent at $31,000 is up

100%, Professional fees and Salaries &

Wages combined of $67,000 is up 55%,

and travel at $19,000 is up 49%, when

compared to the previous year’s

financial result.

Depreciation of $10,000 is less than

expected due to a reassessment of the

expected productive life of DORA, our

digital mobile facility, extended to the

year 2017.

An increase in Lease Receivable of 78%

represents the extra activity in

purchasing and allocating digital

devices to individual families. A

corresponding provision of $5,000 for

doubtful debts has been made as a

prudent measure of expected

delinquency rates.

TREASURER’S REPORT

It is pleasing to report that the ICDL/

KiwiSkills operation has been

restructured and it is expected that the

future outcomes will provide a positive

contribution to the overall financial result.

In summary, the organisation is well

placed financially to take advantage of

the expected growth opportunities that

will arise due to the recent investment in

strategic assets. Thank you to the staff

and my fellow trustees for their assistance

and support and in particular the

Contracts Director, Laurence Zwimpfer;

Contract Accountant, Terry Yee; and

Executive Director, Vanisa Dhiru.

Selwyn Screen, Treasurer

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OVERViEw Of fiNANCiAL PERfORMANCE

Project Management Income $69,479

Project Income $3,836,875

Other Grants $93,750

Interest Received $64,229

Total Income $4,064,333

iNCOME

Governance $25,000

Overheads $155,244

People - Salaries & Contractors $66,989

Project Expenses $3,833,469

Total Expenses $4,080,703

ExPENDiTURE

Download our full set of financial statements and

audit report at www.2020.org.nz/reports

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Statement of Movement In Equity

Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year

($16,370) $6,283

Total Recognised Revenues and Expenses for the Year

($16,370) $6,283

Equity at the Start of the Year $141,893 $135,610

Equity at the End of the Year $125,523 $141,893

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable $342,251 $157,370

Accruals $20,723 $24,500

Income Received In Advance $843,299 $910,389

$1,206,273 $1,092,260

Working Capital (Deficit) $74,897 $114,455

Non-Current Assets 2015 2014

Fixed Assets $19,916 $27,359

Intangible Assets $18,706 $79

$38,622 $27,438

Net Assets/(Liabilities) $113,519 $141,893

Equity

Trust Funds $61,131 $77,501

Reserves - CIH Refugee $64,392 $64,392

Accumulated Funds $125,523 $141,893

Current Assets 2015 2014

Bank Accounts $1,016,483 $1,040,673

Accounts Receivable $74,464 $58,144

GST $100,424 $45,552

Lease Receivable $74,545 $58,267

Costs Carried Forward $16,195 $4,079

Stock on Hand $11,063 $0

$1,280,235 $1,206,715

Statement of financial Position as at 30 June 2015

A full set of financial statements, accompanying notes and audit report can be downloaded at www.2020.org.nz/reports

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PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS2014-15

fUNDiNg PARTNERS

2 Degrees

Bamzonia

Conbrio

Epworth Corporation Ltd

Farmside

HP

ICDL Asia

InZone

Microsoft New Zealand Limited

Network for Learning (N4L)

NZ Post

Otangarei ICT Hub

Primo Wireless

Remarkit

Taitokerau Education Trust

Te Kura (The Correspondence School)

Te Puni Kokiri

The Science Learning Hub

Tokomaru Bay Net

Transpower

What Just Changed

WIC NZ Limited

WiFi Connect Limited

PROgRAMME PARTNERS

Digital Era Learning, Teaching and Assessment (DELTA) Programme

National Migrant and Refugee Group

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Buller District Library

Central Hawkes Bay District Libraries

Hutt City Libraries

Kaipara District Libraries

Far North Libraries

Nelson Public Libraries

Rotorua District Library

Selwyn District Libraries

Tasman District Libraries

Te Aroha Noa Community Services

Te Horowhenua Trust (Te Takare)

Te Roroa Learning Assistance

Upper Hutt City Libraries

Whanganui District Library

Whangarei Central Libraries

DELiVERy NETwORk2014-15

Far North ICT Trust

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Laurence Millar

Chair

TRUSTEES

Sarah Bacon

Deputy Chair

Selwyn Screen

Treasurer

David Barrow

Secretary

Andrew Annakin

(part year)

Barbara Craig

Angela Hauk-Willis

Michael Howden

Kim Humpherson

TEAM MEMbERS Vanisa Dhiru,

Executive Director

Di Daniels, National Co-ordinator

Computers in Homes

Laurence Zwimpfer,

Contracts Director

Kristina Parbhu,

Client Services Coordinator

Sarah Lee,

ICDL Marketing Executive

Karin Elliott,

ICDL Administrator

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COMPUTERS iN HOMES COORDiNATORSCara Sefuiva,

Auckland

Sue Davidson & Sylvia Smyth,

Christchurch

Janine Lonergan,

Dunedin

El Alamein Tunui,

Eastern Bay of Plenty

Emma Tracey,

Far North

Ivan Lomax,

Gisborne/East Coast &

Rotorua/Tauranga

Leona Karauria,

Hawkes Bay

Shona Te Huki,

Manawatu/Horowhenua

Denise Henley,

Nelson/Marlborough

Sue Kini,

Northland (also Product Manager

for Stepping UP)

Tim Davies-Colley,

Porirua

Janine Walker & Kate McRae,

Southland

Christina Turner,

Taranaki/Central North Island

Holly Snape,

Waikato

Wendel Richardson & Martha

Manaena,

Wairarapa

Tania van der Vegte,

Wanganui

Briar Kopa,

Wellington/Hutt Valley &

Administration Assistant

Cheryl Smeaton,

West Coast

2020 Trust

PO Box 20 020Wellington 6242New Zealand

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